Those waiting for an android smartphone with 1GB RAM, here is some good news, the Swingtel HelloTab Mini SX5 is here, unfortunately with a single core processor. The pricing details are not known yet.
Swingtel may not be known to many but there are mostly into tablets – the HelloTab brand. They have now launched a 5 inch smartphones and also named it as the HelloTab Mini. The handset runs on android 4.0 OS and comes with good features.
The HelloTab Mini SX5 sports a 5 inch screen with 800×480 pixels resolution with 16M colours. It’s a dual SIM phone with dual standby option. There is 3G support (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps), Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and tethering support.
The main highlight is the 1GB RAM with 4GB internal storage of which 2.45GB is available for users. The handset is powered by a single core 1GHz Cortex A9 processor with PowerVR SGX 531 GPU. The handset weighs 220 grams and is 12 mm thin. There are 4 touch sensitive backlit dedicated buttons on the front side.
The Mini SX5 comes with 5 MP camera with autofocus and dual LED flash. There is a front camera too with VGA resolution. The handset is loaded with light, proximity, accelerometer, sound and magnetic sensors.
A 2300 mAh battery gives talktime of about 15 hours and standby time of about 240 hours. The box pack contains an extra battery pack, so in all you get 2 x 2300mAh batteries.
The 1GB RAM is definitely the key USP; however the single core and 5MP camera is a disappointment. Well everything now depends on the price tag.
Swingtel HelloTab Mini SX5 key features and specifications
- Single core Cortex A9 1GHz Processor + Power VR SGX 531 GPU.
- Android 4.0 (ICS).
- 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage and micro SD card support up to 32GB.
- 5 inch IPS capacitive screen with 800×480 pixels resolution (16M colours).
- Dual SIM, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, FM, GPS, USB and 3.5 mm jack.
- 5MP rear and VGA front camera.
- Light, sound, orientation, accelerometer, proximity and magnetic sensors.
- 2x 2300 mAh battery.
- Price unknown.
Device configuration looked fine but no professional review anywhere plus, no transparency in there website about after sale service so I had to call them but it was disappointing too.. They said no pick and drop service for Kolkata as there courier service don’t support in West Bengal.
They appear very unprofessional so I’ll advice not to buy from them.
My friend got this mobile recently, it is so heavy i.e. 220 gm. and its camera is so poor, like third class Chinese phone’s camera, super bakwas camera quality and heavy for pocket, its a flop show- big flop.
following was my discussion with swingtel .gogi and friends please have a look
Flag this messageRE:Monday, 19 November, 2012 1:26 AMFrom: “buy” Add sender to ContactsTo: “‘pragnesh patel'” Dear Sir,
Thanks for your query
1. Processor is Mediatek
2. Processor is Single Core. Android systems are not designed aptly for Dual core. Kindly read several blogs and you will know why Dual core was just a marketing gimmick
All Dual core products have bug of power management and they over heat. You can check the reviews and performance from any customer who has bought dual core product.. Play any game and its all heated up, speak for few hrs and your ears will be heated. The speed is same or even less.
3. Phone Accesses Google Play. But like all, only apps compatible with total device config will get downloaded or if you still insistence on using a certain app, you will need to install from outside.
4. Antutu Benchmark is 3786
5. We don’t compare ourself with Micromax or Karbonn quality or service, so no comment on their products or pricing. Dual Core we have answered the reason we have delayed. We will release dual core only after the bugs and performance is suitable. Since it doesn’t enhance and actually is causing issue in battery and power management, we chose single core. We believe in performance engineering not paper specs. This bug may not get solved soon as feedback from manufacturers of processors.
6. The Hellotab Mini SX5 device comes with 2 battery of actual 2300mAH, 1 Super stylish Headphone . 2 Screen Protect Guards, 4GB MicroSD Card justifying the price apart from its other specs
Customer are more than happy with price and performance and to us , that matters most.
In fact we have released product to just 2 online Portals as we are getting stocked out faster than anticipated and cannot offer to more vendors
Hope we have clarified your queries
Thanks & Regards,
Support Team
Swingtel Communications
Toll Free:1800 22 9786
From: pragnesh patel [mailto:pragnesh23786@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 10:29 AM
To: info@swingtel.com
Cc: buy@swingtel.com
Subject:
hi
i am interested in your smartphone following are my queiry please reply
1) which make processor does it have mediatek or snapdragon
2) is the processor single core or dual core
3) by this phone can we access full google play
4)what r the benchmark score for this smartphone
micromax is offering mmx a110 in rs 10000 with dual core processor if your phone does have dual core what is the point of spending rs 1000 extra. even their is another phone called karbonn a24 with good specs
is swingtel to come with dual core in feature?
regards
pragnesh
08306552001
Pragnesh, apparently I am using the Micromax A110 which is dual core, mediatek, does not heat, excellent performance, no bugs, never hanged, excellent battery life.
hey Gogi check out another BORING 5′ Intex phablet is coming out now. can’t they make something new?
Thanks Sudip, seems like they are entering the market, very late.
Swingtel HelloTab Mini SX5 5 inch ICS smartphone with 1GB RAM. Iski coast Kitni hai..? Lag bhag.
Yogesh, I think it should be under Rs. 12K to 13K.
Price of Swingtel is 10,900 and it is listed on snapdeal.
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/swingtel-hellotab-mini-sx5-smartphone/532364?pos=0;1
Gogi can you review this phone or can you update the quality of handset and clarity of the phone. Is it better than MMX phones?
We buy android over Symbian/nokia cause of multitasking and apps. So big ram for better multitasking makes sense. Processing power is good only till you can actually get the app/game to run simultaneously on the ram. Most phones have practically have about 300mb of ram, as some goes to the OS. A review would make it clear.
Please tell me the best 3g sim supportable and good features tab in range of 6000 to 11000.
What is Silk IPS Capacitive Screen?
Its just silky smooth (the touch).
Another classic example of mobiles with such imbalanced specs. Which not even exist 1week also. They may find it on street market. 1gb ram but single core?.
MMX A110 is good but only 512ram. ZOPO LEADER with 1gb ram but 16k is too high. So INDIA 2nd largest population &market cant see zopo leader like specs. mobile at below 12k yet. MMX,KARBON,SPICE etc. are still thinking with 512mb ram they can earn millions upto middle of 2013 😀
Hi Gogi, After checking your reviews on diff superphones I decided ordered MMX superphone A110. Canvas 2 got within days from. Flipkart. It seems to be a Good Buy. I will use all solutions to overcome, initial hiccups and enjoy the features offered.
will it play 720p by any chance?
Is this better than mmx a110..? can you post a review of this phone?.. btw its price is 11000 on snapdeal..
It is good buy if it priced @9000/-
The link shows price Rs 10,990/-.
Hi Gogi,
Here’s The pricing details…Rs.10,990.00
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/swingtel-hellotab-mini-sx5-smartphone/532364?RID=featured_products_1
And..In Sales Package
1 Main Set SX5,
1 Travel Adapter,
2 Battery 2300mAh each,
1 Stereo Earphone,
1 USB Cable, Screen Protect Film,
4GB Micro SD Card.
Now still with MMX A11o on TOP…GOGI.
Yes A110 still on top, advantage dual core, 8MP camera. Not sure if the Swingtel handset can record 720p videos.
Don’t think people will opt for it as firstly the brand is unknown and secondly it is the same hardware as on a90.
Swingtel HelloTab Mini SX5 Price is INR 10,900/-
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If it were a dual core with 1 GB of RAM, it would have been one of the most tempting deals!
Hai GOGI..
Is Swingtel HelloTab Mini SX5 support flash player?
Not mentioned but should not be an issue can you can get the flash APK file.
Yes its support Latest Adobe flash 11.
Hello Jayu, how do u know that it can play latest adobe flash 11? r u using it? if so could you plz give sum more info about this phone.
Spec wise looks good. Competes with A110.
Well except dual core and camera.
Extra Battery.
More RAM.
Presence of Light and Magnetic sensors.
4GB SD card incl.
and 4GB internal memory (A110 has 2.05)
can make this a better one than A110.
A Dual Core Processor would have been the icing on the cake.
Who the hell really cares? Gogi,any news about nexus 4?
Rocky, nothing on Nexus 4. The nexus 4 sold out almost within few hours of opening in the UK.
24 November is the Launch date of Nexus 4 in India
Hey Gogi, I dont think this would be of any use for the company as MMX, Karbonn and SPICE have better reputation (at least in people’s mind) unless the price is significantly low.
yaaa very Much good phone, Now everything depends on its price tag Could be under Rs 10,000 to be In the Competition with other Indian brand Like Karbonn & micromax
Price should be between 10k and 12k
If not so i dont think ppl will buy as the brand is not as well established as MMX or Karbonn
Config and specwise it is very cool
From image given, i can clearly say it is a copy of THL W3 a chinese phone
Config’s are tweaked a little
I think the above phone is brought from same manufacturer as that for THL W3. Just google an image of THL W3 and it will be clear
Good start if price under 9k, other wise its SINGLE CORE phone…
looks like a promising phone ………..1 gb Ram is the biggest advantage if one want a multitasking phone then can opt for this…………..
Is it Chinese company? are those two battery situated inside of the phone?? i.e. 2300×2=4600 mAh? its weight is bit more like MI500 of Spice… but Camera and Single core processor are let down… eager to know the price..!!
Its separate spare batteries.
Its price is Rs. 10900 on snapdeal battery is 2300 mah and they are providing 1 battery extra with this phone that’s awesome….. 🙂
Hi Gogi,
This is good news. I have a MMX A100, I have also tried my friends MMX A110, the big difference between the two is not the dual core, but the little bit extra ram space in A110. So if this phone is priced around 10k to 11k its a worthy buy compared to all the dual core MMX, Karbonn et al siblings. Also the GPU is a better one than Adreno 200!
Just checked, ttp://www.shopping.swingtel.com/ says the price as Rs. 10900/-.
Thanks,
Ravi
Price 10990Rs at snapdeal and in swingtel’s e-commerce site. Heard its an introductory offer.. MRP is 11990Rs. I’ve been trying to find out its clone from Alibaba.. couldn’t find one yet. So at 11k how do u rate the features? 1GB RAM IPS Screen and additional sensors would be enough to beat the A110 at 10k?
hope its price is around 10k…….. 🙂
hey Gogi,
how’s this combination…
(1GB Ram with only single core cpu….)
Please reply to this immediately..
Thanks for ur wonderful blog………
Sunny, it will be as powerful as the A90 (single core) and the 1GB should improve it a little more, would need to check the benchmark score to know the difference.
Any idea about price.